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Has anyone done the RN TO PA transition especially in the ER? I Just want some basic info about the transition. How is the PA program? are you still able to work as a RN while going through with the PA program? is the pay difference huge? do you get to do more procedures? just something i am considering and would like everyone's input on it.

Thanks guys your input means alot. Flight nurse sounds like such an awesome experience. I have the passion to do it all as of right now. The plan is when I finish my medic ill still be in nursing school so ill have that time to get experience. I do want to work for the fire dept cuz in chicago they are really the main ones who do 911 calls. I want to get my hands dirty and be challenged. I know it will be hard im a little scared but ill never know if I don't go for it. It's very inspiring to know there's people who do all of what I'm going to attempt to do and you guys love it. Because a lot are thinking I'm crazy and it's too much. But if it's doable im going to do it. Thanks :)

Phrn? I've never heard of that. I'll have to look into it.

i appreciate your feedback. I am serious about it and ive thought about that.. I suppose i should be ready to be pushed. but i just started nursing school, so it will take me 3 years to finish my bsn.. and ill be done with my medic in 9 months.. so hopefully that will give me some time to settle as a paramedic first. I work as a cna in the hospital on the med/surge floor and they float me to the ER when needed because they know i love it there. I feel like that is also preparing me for becoming a nurse. thanks a bunch!

I was just curious and wanted some feedback. I am a c.n.a and emt-b right now, I am in school for both my RN bsn and paramedic. My ultimate goal is to be a RN in the emergency room as well as a part time medic but i wanted some feedback from anyone that is currently doing both? What are the benefits? What are the downsides?? I cant decide between them both so my emt teacher said "why dont you just do both" he said one of his best students continued to do both and loved it.. but a lot of people look at my like im crazy. but it is my passion , the emergeny field. Just was curious to see what people experiences were. thank you.